Ed Caffrey
Ed Caffrey
Master Bladesmith
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Joined: Feb 15, 2021
Last seen: May 31, 2025
Topics: 63 / Replies: 691
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Anyang Trip Hammers

Zack, My Say-Mak is the 50Kg model (110lb). I purchased it simply because it was what Tom had in stock at the time. I actually wanted the 135...

13 years ago
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What Is The Best Epoxy

Something that bears mentioning about Acraglass is....it is NOT mixed as typical epoxy is mixed. Acraglass is mixed 4 parts resin, to 1 part hardene...

13 years ago
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Anyang Trip Hammers

Prior to purchasing my Say-Mak, I took the time and effort to get around and "try out" as many of the air hammers as I could. I worked on an Anyang f...

13 years ago
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What Is The Best Epoxy

Hi Folks! I can address the issue of why I will not use anything other than acraglass, and why I simply don't not like any of the fast set ...

13 years ago
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Forge Selection

Hi Zack! First off, I'm gona scold you a bit: I have zero background in fabrication BALONEY!! You've been making knives for 4...

13 years ago
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Kmg Grinder Questions

I've been running a KMG since shortly after they came out. I personally think there is not a better cost to quality grinder on the market. The area ...

13 years ago
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Tang Height

As Lin mentioned, this is going to be one of those areas that vary widely from maker to maker. The bottom line is to do what works best for YOU. I ...

13 years ago
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Viewpoints Of New Journeyman On Preparing For Testing And Judging

Having gone through both the JS and MS testing process, as well as judging at both levels since 2001, the very first thing I can offer is that until a...

13 years ago
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New Journeyman Smiths In San Antonio

I just got home a couple of hours ago from the show, and as one of the Judges, would like to add my congratulations to all of our new ABS Journeyman S...

13 years ago
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Looking For My First Belt Grinder

so there are a bunch of used equipment that isn't being used? Yep! It's all those machines that folks purchased to "get by", then found tha...

13 years ago
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Looking For My First Belt Grinder

I know where you're coming from about taking time to save.....I had to do the same thing. It took me 3 years to save for my first "top end" grinder. ...

13 years ago
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Looking For My First Belt Grinder

I've been down the road of trying to "make due" because of funds, space, etc. From experience, I can tell you this....if you have to, save your mone...

13 years ago
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200 Lb Hammer

First thing to consider....do you have the power available that the hammer requires? Don't laugh...I had a friend who purchased a Bradley, got it hom...

13 years ago
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25 Lb Little Giant

Hi Mike! Welcome to the forums. Little Giant Hammers are becoming harder and harder to find....especially ones that are in good enough sh...

13 years ago
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